Slight Tax Increase for Thorold Residents

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 17:36

By Linda Morgan

Thorold City Council has passed the 2021 Operating and Capital budgets.

Residents will face a property tax increase of 1.8 percent as per the budget.

This means that on the City General portion of the tax bill, the average home valued at $258,800 will see an estimated added impact of $23.76.

The overall tax bill will see an increase of about $47.16, including City, Region, Education and Hospital portions of the bill.

Other items on the budget include the revitalization of the Battle of Beaverdams Park.

Further details on the budget can be found here.

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